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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDAED6 — Lilac
#BDAED6 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 263° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BDAED6
- f7f5fa
- ddd6ea
- c4b6da
- ab97cb
- 9278bb
- 7859ab
- 62478e
- 4d386f
- 37284f
- 211830
- 0c0911
Color schemes using #BDAED6
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BDAED6 FAQ
What color is #BDAED6?
#BDAED6 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 263 degrees, 33% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDAED6?
#BDAED6 is rgb(189, 174, 214) in RGB, hsl(263, 33%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 19%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDAED6?
White text on this background reaches 2.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.19:1.
What colors go well with #BDAED6?
Its direct complement is #C7D6AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6D1AE and #B2D6AE gives you contrast without the vibration.